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Greater Austin Book Fest applications are now open.

Authors and illustrators share your work, meet readers, and connect with the Central Texas literary community.

Apply through December!

Winter at the Library

Library events taking place this Winter season!

Library events taking place this Winter season!

The Light That Grows Here

Art by Robin Kang, now on display!

See the Exhibit

Austin Public Library

Events

Winter Cheer at Howson

Winter Cheer at Howson

Thursday, December 18, 2025
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Howson Branch

Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18) Adults

Board with Books

Board with Books

Thursday, December 18, 2025
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Central Library

Board with Books

The Crafty Adult: Simmer Pot Jars

The Crafty Adult: Simmer Pot Jars

Thursday, December 18, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

St. John Branch

The Crafty Adult

Holiday Cards on Adobe Photoshop

Holiday Cards on Adobe Photoshop

Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

Central Library

Computers & Technology

APL Innovate Winter

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News

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A photo of Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries

Austin Public Library Welcomes Hannah Terrell as Director of Libraries

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Central Library Shared Learning Rooms Temporarily Closed Starting May 12th for Tech Makeover